CensusEasy
COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Woodward County

Oklahoma · 18,486 residents · 1,242.786 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Woodward County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,581. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $58,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

18,486
−3%since 1990
from 18,976 in 1990
1990 – 2025
15 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 15 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+13%since 1990
from 33.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
18K19K20K21K21K1990201020202024Woodward County
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,581
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,796 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,734
+52%since 1990
from $11,000 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.5%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$396
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $295 in 1990
US average: $602
72.0%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
28.0% rent
1.7
+2%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Woodward County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95%(18,036)
Black0.8%(160)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(485)
Asian0.3%(66)
Diversity Score17.4%(3,298)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(16,692)
Black1.1%(202)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(896)
Asian0.5%(89)
Diversity Score15.7%(2,905)
16
−10%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.2%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.9%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 73.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−23%since 1990
from 18.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Woodward County

Head to head

Compare Woodward County to nearby counties

Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodward County, Oklahoma?

Woodward County, Oklahoma has about 18,486 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Woodward County, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Woodward County, Oklahoma earns about $33,581 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodward County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Woodward County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $58,200, and the typical rent is about $396 a month.

How educated are people in Woodward County, Oklahoma?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Woodward County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodward County, Oklahoma?

About 12.5% of people in Woodward County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodward County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodward County, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 490 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →